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Liposomal Amphotericin B 50mg Injection Get Latest Price Brand Abhope Composition Liposomal Amphotericin B 50mg Packaging Size Pack of 1 Vial Manufacturer Abbott Laboratories Dosage 50 MG Prescription/Non prescription Prescription NTRODUCTION ABHOPE 50MG contains Amphotericin B which belongs to a group of medicines known as anti-fungal antibiotics. It is indicated for severe life threatening fungal infections and visceral leishmaniasis (developed by parasite). Amphotericin B is an antifungal medicine, which can be fungistatic or fungicidal, depends on its concentration and fungal susceptibility, which acts by binding to ergosterol in the fungal cell membrane eventually causes membrane damage. This results in cell contents leak from the fungal cell and cell death happens. It has greater affinity for fungal ergosterol than for the cholesterol of human cells. Amphotericin B is a macrocyclic which is created from a strain of Streptomyces nodosus. ABHOPE 50MG will be administered by physician or nurse, inform your physician if you have or had liver, kidney or heart problems, are pregnant women or breastfeeding mothers. This medicine is not suitable for babies less than 1 month old. The common side effects are nausea, vomiting, fever, chills and decrease in potassium levels. USES OF ABHOPE 50MG Treats severe life threatening fungal infections and Leishmaniasis HOW ABHOPE 50MG WORKS Amphotericin B works by slowing the growth of fungi that causes infection. DIRECTIONS FOR USE ABHOPE 50MG will be administered as an infusion into a vein (drip) by physician or nurse. SIDE EFFECTS OF ABHOPE 50MGCOMMON Fever, chills Decrease in blood potassium levels Nausea or vomiting Increase in blood sugar levels Headache Fast heart rate Decrease in blood pressure and flushing Breathlessness Diarrhoea Stomach pain Rash Chest and back pain Abnormal liver or kidney test results HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS Nausea: Stick to regular meals and avoid spicy foods. Diarrhoea: Take large amount of fluids to avoid dehydration. ORS can also be used to prevent dehydration. Vomiting: Drink ice-cold drinks and eat light foods and avoid sweets. Abdominal pain: Place a warm water bottle on your abdomen or soak in a warm bath. Drink sufficient amount of water. Headache: Rest in a quiet, comfortable, and dark room with a cold or wet cloth on your temple.
